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`D "X" if amount, legal interest or property in demand, not including interest and
`costs is less than $2,500.
`"X" if amount, legal interest or property in demand, not including interest and
`costs is $2,500 or more.
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`1:] "X" if claiming other relief in addition to or in lieu of money or damages.
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`TO: Any proper officer; BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, you are hereby commanded to make due and legal service of
`this Summons and attached Complaint.
`Address of court clerk where writ and other papers shall be filed (Number, street, town and zip code) Telephone number of Clerk
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`1061 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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`Case type code (See list on page 2)
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`For the Plaintiff(s) please enter the appearance of:
`Name and address of attorney, law firm or plaintiff if self-represented (Number, street, town and zip code)
`JUDA J. EPSTElN, ESQ. 3543 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
`Telephone number (with area code)
`Signature of Plaintiff (If self-represented)
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`Return Date (Mustbe a Tuesday)
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`( 203 )579-6527
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`(203 ) 371-7007
`The attorney or law firm appearing for the plaintiff, or the plaintiff if
`self-represented, agrees to accept papers (service) electronically in E] Yes
`this case under Section 10-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book.
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`Email address for delivery of papers under Section 10-13 (if agreed to)
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`Number of Plaintiffs:
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`[3 Form JD-CV-2 attached for additional parties
`Number of Defendants: 3
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`Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) and Address of Each party (Number; Street; P. O. Box; Town; State; Zip; Country, if not USA)
`Name: Water Pollution Control Authority for the City of Brid eport
`Addressz C/O Juda J. Epstein, Esq., 3543 Main Street, Second loor, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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`Address:
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`Name: Noel, Kenol
`Address; 162 Griffin Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606; AND/OR 38 Denver Avenue. Bridgeport, CT 06605; AND/OR 1052 Hancock Avenue, #2, Bridgeport, CT 06605
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`Address: Trust 201 5_1 I clo its Administrator: MFResidential Assets l, LLC: 350 Park Ave., 20th Fl. NY, NY 1002 ,AND/OR its Address: 1100 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19801
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`Name: Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacit , but solely as trustee for MFRA
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`Name: Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut
`Addressz 200 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468
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`Notice to Each Defendant
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`1. YOU ARE BElNG SUED. This paper is a Summons in a lawsuit. The complaint attached to these papers states the Claims that each plaintiff is making
`against you in this lawsuit.
`2. To be notified of further proceedings, you or your attorney must file a form called an "Appearance" with the clerk of the above-named Court at the above
`Court address on or before the second day after the above Return Date. The Return Date is not a hearing date. You do not have to come to court on the
`Return Date unless you receive a separate notice telling you to come to court.
`3. if you or your attorney do not file a written "Appearance" form on time, a judgment may be entered against you by default. The "Appearance" form may be
`obtained at the Court address above or at www.jud.ct.gov under "Court Forms,“
`4. if you believe that you have insurance that may cover the claim that is being made against you in this lawsuit, you should immediately contact your
`insurance representative. Other action you may have to take is described in the Connecticut Practice Book which may be found in a superior court law
`library or on-line at www.jud.ct.gov under "Court Rules."
`5. If you have questions about the Summons and Complaint, you should talk to an attorney quickly. The Clerk of Court is not allowed to give advice on
`legal questions.
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`a. The signing has been done so that the Plaintiffis) will not be denied access to the courts.
`b. it is the responsibility of the Plaintiff(s) to see that service is made in the manner provided by law.
`0. The Clerk is not permitted to give any legal advice in connection with any lawsuit.
`d. The Clerk signing this Summons at the request of the Plaintiff(s) is not responsible in any way for any errors or omissions
`in the Summons, any allegations contained in the Complaint, or the service of the Summons or Complaint.
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`Name of Person Signing at Left
`Marguerite J. Felsenfeld, Esq.
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`Date signed
`07/27/2018
`For Court Use Only
`File Date
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`JD-CV—103 Rev. 7—09
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`AND YOU ARE lN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR PROPERTY
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`YOU ARE BEING SUED
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`This is not legal advice. Please read it carefully.
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`It is important that you learn about your options in foreclosure. There are government agencies, legal aid
`programs and other non-profit organizations that you may call for information about foreclosure.
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`To protect your rights, you should speak to an attorney or go to the foreclosure clerk, foreclosure caseflow
`coordinator or Court Service Center in the Court where your case was filed for information on what to do next.
`if you do not take action, you could lose your property.
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`if you do not file an Appearance form with the Court, you will not get important notices about your case
`AND the Court may make a decision (enter a default judgment) against you. File the Appearance form at the
`Court where your case is pending.
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`You should also work with your lender or other person bringing this lawsuit or, if this foreclosure involves your
`home. to contact a HUD-certified housing counselor during this process.
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` if this foreclosure involves your home. you may be eligible for the Foreclosure
`Mediation program. information about the program is attached to these papers
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`and is also available at any Superior Court Judicial District courthouse or on the
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`court's website at wwwjud.ct.gov. To locate assistance near you, you may call
`the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority‘s
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`1-877-571—2432. Customer Service Representatives are available Monday
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`through Friday from 8:30 am. to 5:00 pm. You may also call 2—1—1 for other help.
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`PROCEED WITH CAUTION
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`You may be contacted by people offering to help you avoid foreclosure. Please follow these precautions:
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`Get legal advice before entering into any deal involving your house.
`Get legal advice before paying any money to anyone offering to help you avoid foreclosure.
`Do not sign anypapers you do not understand.
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`READ THE PAPERS UNDER THIS NOTICE
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`FORECLOSURE MEDIATION
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`NOTICE TO HOMEOWNER OR
`RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
`(For cases with a Return Date of
`10111201 1 or later)
`JD-CV-127 Rev. 7-15
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`ADA NOTICE
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`The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the
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`Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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`accommodation in accordance with the ADAl contact a court clerk
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`or an ADA contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ADA.
`Notice tot-tomeowner orReligious Organization: .-
`AVailability of Foreclosure Mediation
`You have been served with a foreclosure complaint that could cause you to lose your
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`A Foreclosure Mediation Program has been set up to help certain homeowners and
`religious organizations.
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`You must fill out the attached Foreclosure Mediation Certificate form, JD-CV~108 and
`Appearance form, JD-CL-tz and file them with the Court no later than 15 days from the
`Return Date on the Summons form that was served on you (or delivered to you). If these
`forms are not attached, you may get them at any Judicial District courthouse or from the
`Judicial Branch website at www.iud.ct.gov/webforms.
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`A mediation may be scheduled if:
`1. You are the owner~occupant of a 1, 2, 3 or 4 family residential property; and
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`0 you are a borrower or a spouse or former spouse of a borrower who qualifies
`as a Permitted Successor-in—lnterest (see Foreclosure Mediation Certificate,
`form JD—CV—108, to determine if you qualify as a Permitted Successor-in~lnterest);
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`the mortgage on your owner-occupied residential property is being
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`o the property being foreclosed is your primary residence; and
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`the property is located in Connecticut; or
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`the property is owned by a religious organization that is the borrower, and is
`located in Connecticut.
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`lf you are eligible based on the above criteria, you will first meet with a mediator who
`will determine if mediation with your lender or mortgage servicer will be scheduled.
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`Mediation is where a person who does not take sides helps parties try to settle their case.
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`Judicial Branch mediators will conduct mediation sessions at the courthouse.
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`There is no application fee for this program.
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`FORECLOSURE MEDIATlON
`CERTIFICATE
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`Instructions to Homeowner Applicant
`1. Use this form if the return date in your case is on or after July 1. 2009.
`2. Fill out this Certificate form and an Appearance form. JD-CL-tz (available at the courthouse or online at W993)
`and file them with the court not more than 15 days after the return date on the Summons.
`3, You must mail or deliver a copy of this completed Certificate form to the plaintili's attorney, or to the plaintiff if the plaintill
`is not represented by an attorney, and to all panies who have filed an appearance in the case.
`This'form will be used to determine your eligibility for the Foreclosure Mediation Program.
`Type or Print Legibly'
`Name ofcase (Plalntllfon Summons vs. Defendant on Summons)
`Docket number (To be filledin by courtstaff)
`Return date (On upper right portion orSummons)
`Judicial District of {On upperleft portion orSummons)
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`If you are an individual, answer the following questions:
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`1. Do you own the property?
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`2. Do you live in the property?
`E] Yes
`I] No
`3. is it your primary residence?
`4. Is it a 'l. 2, 3 or4 family residential property located in Connecticut? D Yes
`E] No
`5. is this a mortgage foreclosure?
`1:} Yes D No
`6. Are you a borrower on the note?
`I] Yes
`E] No
`Ifyou are not a borrowar on the note, but answered ”yes” to questions one (1) through five (5) andyou are the spouse
`or former spouse of a borrower, go to Section C, on Page 2.
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`Ifyou answered ”yes" to questions one (1) through six (6) @111 another defendant in this case has requested or may
`request in Section C to participate in the Foreclosure Mediation Program as a Permitted Successor-in- Interest, who
`became the owner ofthe property as a result ofdivorce, legal separation, or a property settlement agreement related to
`a divorce or legal separation, 90 to Section D. 1.
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`If you are filing this on behalf ofa religious organization, answer the following questions:
`1. Does a religious organization own the property?
`[:1 Yes
`E] No
`2. is the property located in Connecticut?
`D Yes
`[:I No
`3. is the religious organization the borrowar on the note?
`[:I Yes D No
`4. is the return date in the case on or after October 1 , 2011?
`[:1 Yes
`[:I No
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` ADA NOTICE
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`Connecticut complies with the Americans with
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`Disabilities Act
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`with the ADA, contact a court clerk or an ADA
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`C. Permitted Successors-in-lnterest
`if you are not a borrower on the note, but answered “yes" to questions one (1) through five (5) in Section A
`and you are the spouse or former spouse of a borrower, you may be able to participate in the Foreclosure
`Mediation Program as a Permitted Successor-in—lnterest. Answer the following questions to help the Court
`determine if you quality:
`[3 Yes D No
`1. Are you a defendant in this case?
`D Yes D No
`2. is the return date in this case on or after October 1, 2015’?
`3. if you answered “yes" to one (1) and two (2), how did you become the owner of the property?
`(check the box that applies to you, if any)
`[:1 3a. I became the only owner of the property when it was transferred to me from my deceased spouse‘s estate.
`[:1 3b. l became the only owner of the property because my deceased spouse and 1 held joint title to the property.
`[3 So. I became the owner of the property because it was transferred to me as a result of a divorce, legal
`separation, or a property settlement agreement related to a divorce or legal separation.
`Ifyou checked 3c.,- 'go to Section D2 .8171! Section D.3.'
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`if a Permitted Successor~in-lnterest, who became the owner of the property as a result of divorce, legal
`separation, or a property settlement agreement related to a divorce or legal separation, has applied or may
`apply for the Foreclosure Mediation Program, you must complete this section to qualify for the Foreclosure
`Mediation Program: (check only the box(es) that apply)
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`lf you answered "yes" to questions one (1) through six (6) in Section A an: another defendant has
`requested or may request to participate in the Foreclosure Mediation Program as a Permitted Successor-in-
`lnterest. who became the owner of the property as a result of divorce. legal separation, or a property
`settlement agreement related to a divorce or legal separation. check this box to complete your consent:
`[3 l consent to the plaintiff mortgagee's disclosure of my non—public personal financial information to the
`spouse or former spouse who qualifies as a Permitted Successor-in—lnterest to the extent that the
`plaintiff mortgagee has that information.
`if you answered "yes" to questions one (1) and two (2) in Section C, and checked box 30., check this box to
`complete your consent:
`[:1 l consent to the plaintiff mortgagee's disclosure of my non-public personal financial information to all
`borrowers on this note. to the extent that the plaintiff mortgagee has that information.
`if you answered ”yes" to questions one (1) and two (2) in Section C, and checked box 3c., check this box to
`certify that all borrowers on the note have provided their consent:
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`I certify that all borrowers on the note have agreed to allow the plaintiff mortgagee to disclose their non-
`public personal financial information to me, to the extent that the plaintiff mortgagee has that
`information, and that the borrowers have shown their consent by (check any box that applies):
`E] Submitting a Foreclosure Mediation Certificate containing their consent, or
`1:] Giving documentation to the plaintiff mortgagee that allows for the full disclosure of the borrower‘s
`non-public personal financial information to me.
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`Print name ofperson Signing
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`Date signed
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`l certify that a copy of this document was or will immediately be mailed or delivered electronically or non—electronically on
`to all attorneys and self-represented parties of record and that written consent for electronic delivery
`was received from all attorneys and self-represented parties of record who were or will immediately be electronically served.
`Name and address of each party and atlomey that copy was or will immediately be mailed or delivered to‘
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`'lf necessary, attach additional sheet or sheets with name and address which the copy was or will immediately be mailed or delivered to.
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`Signed (Signature olfiier)
`Print or type name of person signing
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`Date Signed
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`street. (own. slate and zip code)
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`MEDIATION INFORMATION FORM
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`(For cases with a Return Date of
`10/1/13 or later)
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`ADA NOTICE
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`The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the
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`Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
`if you need a reasonable
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`accommodation in accordance with the ADA, contact a court clerk
`or an ADA contact person listed at wwwjud.ct.gov/ADA.
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`The Court's Foreclosure Mediation Program is set up to help eligible homeowners and their lenders or mortgage
`servicers see whether they can reach a fair and voluntary agreement under the supervision of a neutral mediator_
`that may be available through your lender or mortgage servicer-to help you 1) keep your'home, or 2) gracefully .
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`exit from your home by way of a short sale, deed—inelieu of foreclosure, or negotiated sale date or law day.
`The objectives of the mediation program are:
`- To determine whether the parties can reach an agreement that will either:
`1. Avoid the foreclosure by means that may include programs that are available through your lender or
`mortgage servicer; or
`2. Expedite or facilitate the foreclosure in a manner that is acceptable to both you and your lender or
`mortgage servicer.
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`- To reach this determination with reasonable speed and efficiency, with both parties participating in the
`mediation process in good faith, without unreasonable and unnecessary delays.
`What: you must do:
`1. Fill out the Appearance form and Foreclosure Mediation Certificate. These forms are included in this packet.
`You must file them with the court no later than 15 days after the return date. The return date is printed on the
`upper right part of the Summons form in this packet. You do not have to come to court on the. return date.
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`2. Mail a copy of the Appearance form and the Foreclosure Mediation Certificate to the Plaintiff‘s attorney at the
`address of the attorney or law firm on the Summons form, and to any other party who has filed an appearance
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`3. Start gathering documentation so that you will be prepared to meet with your mediator. Lenders typically
`request copies of the following documents:
`Proof of lncome
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`. Wage/Salary Income —— Pay stubs covering the last 30 days.
`' Self~Emponment Income -— Profit & Loss statement for the most recent quarter or year to date, signed and
`- Benefit Income ~— Most recent award letter (social security, disability, food stamps, pension, public
`assistance, adoption assistance).
`' Rental Income —~ All leases with signatures.
`~ Alimony/Child Suppon‘m if you rely on this income to pay your mortgage, Court order showing the amount of
`alimony and/or child support that you receive.
`~ Contribution Income -~ Contribution letters from all non-borrowers who are related to you and live with you,
`signed and dated by them, and proof of their income.
`~ Federal Tax Returns — Personal returns with all schedules for the last 2 years; copies of business returns, if
`applicable; copies of lRS tax filing extensions, if applicable.
`- Bank Statements —~— Personal bank statements for the last 2 months and'business bank statements for the
`last 4 months if self-employed. Must include all pages, bank logo, and account holder's information.
`Other information _
`' Most recent utility bill (gas, electric, or water).
`- Most recent real estate property tax bill.
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`- Homeowners' insurance declaration page.
`- Hardship letter—— A letter explaining what happened that prevented you from making your mortgage payment,
`and that indicates whether or not the hardship has been resolved, signed and dated by all borrowers.
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`The Mediation Process
`if your return date is October 1, 2013 or later, the Foreclosure Mediation Program will consist of two stages:
`- Premediation —— During this stage, you will meet one-on~one‘ with a mediator to review your financial
`information and to discuss possible options. if necessary, the mediator will assist you in-completing forms and
`gathering the documentation required by your lender or mortgage sen/leer; The mediator may also refer you
`to other resources that can help you, such as the housing counseling agencies listed on the attached Notice
`of Community—Based Resources. You may have one or more meetings with the mediator, but premediation
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`assistance that may be available to you. If you are represented by an attorney, your attorney may appear for
`you after the first mediation as long as you are available to participate by phone. if you do not have an
`attorney and if there are 2 or more self-represented borrowers, then after the first mediation session, it is likely
`that only one of you will need to come to mediation it the other(s) are available to participate by phone.
`Other information you should know:
`The information you provide during the mediation process will be treated as confidential and will not be shared
`without your consent with anyone besides your lender or mortgage servicer, its attorneys, and a court—employed
`mediator with the Foreclosure Mediation Program.
`Prior to your premediation meeting(s) with the mediator, if you need help filling out the forms, gathering the
`required documentation. or preparing for mediation, you may contact one of the housing counseling agencies
`. listed on the attached Notice of Community-Based Resources (JD~CV—126). However, if you are not able to get
`help quickly enough, you must do your best to fill out the forms and gather the documentation yourself. The
`mediator will give you additional help during the premediation process.
`if your spouse is not a borrower on your loan. but you wish to have them attend mediation with you, your lender
`will need your written consent in order to discuss your loan with your spouse.
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`FORECLOSURE MEDlATlON
`NOTICE OF COMMUNITY-BASED
`RESOURCES
`JD-CV—126 Rev. 8-16
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`wwwjud.cl.gov
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`STATSUOF CONNECT‘CUT
`PERIOR COURT
`JUDICIAL BRANCH
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`ADA NOTtCE
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`The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut
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`complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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`(ADA). if you need a reasonable accommodation in
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`accordance with the ADA, contact a court clerk or an
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`ADA contact person listed at MW/Jud.ct.gov/ADA.
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`Toll—free Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Hotline: ’l-877~472-83’l3
`Department of Banking Website: www.ctgov/dob
`The free Foreclosure Hotline is open Monday~Friday 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm. Calls will be returned within two business days.
`Homeowners who are currently a party to a foreclosure action with time sensitive foreclosure concerns should call the Hotline
`for assistance. You can also reach the Department of Banking by calling 1-800-831-7225 (toll-free) or 860-240-8299.
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`provide monthly mortgage assistance. For more information, contact a CHFA/HUD-approved housing counseling agency
`(listed below), call CHFA at 1-877—571 -2432, or visit www.chfa.org.
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`CHFA/HUD—Approved Housing Counselors:
`CHFA/HUD-approved housing counselors provrde free help to Connecticut homeowners who are struggling financially and
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`for an Emergency Mortgage Assistance loan. if a foreclosure case has been filed against you and you have asked to
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`Community Renewal Team, 330 Market Street, Hartford
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`CHFAIHUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency
`2034904255 ext 104
`Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, 570 State Street, Bridgeport
`www.bntweb.org
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`Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, 223 Broad Street, New Britain
`www,nhsnb.org
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`Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, 333 Sherman Avenue, New Haven
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`www.nhsofnewhaven.org
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`Capital for Change, lnc., 171 Orange Street, New Haven
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`www.mhclfprg
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`Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, 161 North Main Street. Waterbury
`www.nhswaierbuggorg (serves Waterbury, Naugatuck, Torrington, and all of Northwest CT)
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`860-224-2433 ext. 105
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`203-777-6925 ext. 226
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`203-624-7406 ext. 130
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`Legal Resources
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`from a Center attorney, and on resources for homeowners from the Department of Banking. After the presentations
`homeowners can talk about their situations one—on—one with volunteer attorneys and paralegals. When scheduled in
`Hartford County. the clinic is held on the 3rd Tuesday evening of the month and is run by the Connecticut Fair Housing
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`Judicial Branch Foreclosure Volunteer Attorney Program: Volunteer attorneys are available to give advice and
`answer questions about foreclosure at certain courthouses in the state. Homeowners facing‘foreclosure throughout
`Connecticut are welcome to attend. Call 860-263-2734 for additional information. or visit
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`Mpglliudctgov/volunteer atty prgm.htm.
`Foreclosure Manual for Self—Represented Homeowners: The Connecticut Fair Housing Center publishes
`“Representing Yourself in Foreclosure: A Guide for Connecticut Homeowners," a free manual describing the foreclosure and
`mediation process for self—represented homeowners. Copies are available from CHFAIHUD-approved housing counselors,
`on Wm.ctfairhousing.org, or by calling the Center at 1-888-247-4401.
`Statewide Legal Services (SL8): SL8 provides free legal advice and referrals for callers qualifying for its services
`(guidelines include income limits). Call 1-800-453-3320 or 860—344-0380 or visit www.slsct.org for more information.
`Court Service Centers: In certain Superior Court locations, Court Service Centers provide public access computers.
`printers, fax machines, copiers, phones, and work space for self-represented parties. Refer to www.iud.ct.gov. and go to
`the Quick Links menu on the home page of the Judicial website for more information.
`Lawyer Referral Services: County Bar Associations in Connecticut offer referral services that introduce homeowners to
`lawyers who can answer questions during an initial halt-hour consultation. You can send an email with your questions and
`availability. Services beyond the ist half-hour fee will be at the attorney's usual fee.
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`How Foreclosure Rescue Scams Work. People in foreclosure are often the target of "foreclosure rescue scams."
`Be very careful of non-lawyers who ask you to pay a fee for counseling, loan modification, foreclosure prevention, or a
`"forensic audit" of your loan documents, regardless of their promises or claims. Many out-of—state attorneys target
`Connecticut residents: you should never pay attorneys that you do not meet. Contact the Department of Banking for more
`information at 1-877472-8313 or visit www.preventloanscams.org.
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`customized employment services, job training scholarships, financial literacy, and credit counseling. For information call
`1—866-683-1682 or go to www.workglaceorglmortgage-crisis-iob-training-programl.
`Financial Assistance Programs. Connecticut‘s 12 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) help people meet immediate
`needs through services such as Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention, energy/heating assistance, food pantries. and
`Weatherization. CAAs also empower people to improve their financial future through employment services. financial literacy
`training. and other programs. To locate your local CAA call the Connecticut Association for Community Action at
`860-832-9438 or visit: www.cafca.org/our-network.
`For more information on programs for homeowners facing financial distress, review the Department of Banking‘s materials on
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`Instructions
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`1. Type or print.
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`to selecting plaintiff or defendant, indicate the scope of
`your appearance. File the original with the clerk. Mail or
`deliver a copy to all counsel and self-represented parties
`of record. (Sections 3-4(a) and 3—5 of the Connecticut
`Practice Book)
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`2. For Criminal and Motor Vehicle cases: Fill out the form.
`including the certification section at the bottom of the
`form. File the original with the clerk. Mail or deliver a copy
`of the appearance to the prosecutor. (Sections 3-4(d) and
`3-5 of the Connecticut Practice Book)
`. For Civil , Eviction (Summary Process), and Small
`Claims cases: Fill out the form, including the certification
`section at the bottom of the form. File the original with the
`6. For Self-represented parties who have changed their
`clerk. Mail or deliver a copy to all counsel and self-
`address after filing an appearance: Check the box at
`represented parties of record. if a party who has been
`the top of the other side or page 1 of this form. Fill out the
`defaulted for failure'to appear files an appearance before
`- form, including your new address in the Mailing Address
`the entry of judgment after default, the default will
`section of this form. Fill out the certification section atthe
`‘ automatically be set aside by the clerk. (Sections 3—4(a),
`bottom of the form. File the original with the clerk. Mail or
`3-4(b), 3—5 and 17-20 of the Connecticut Practice Book)
`deliver a copy to all counsel and self—represented parties
`4. For Family cases: Fill out the form, including the
`of record or. in a criminal case, to the prosecutor.
`certification section at the bottom of the form. In addition
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`JDACL-12 (Back/Page 2) Rev. 9-13
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`5. For Juvenile cases: Do not use this form. Use form
`JD—JM-13 Appearance, Juvenile Matters.
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`ADA NOTICE
`The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut complies with the Americans with
`Disabilities Act (ADA). lf you need a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the
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`ADA, contact a court clerk or an ADA contact person listed at www.jud.ct.gov/ADA.
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`APPEARANCE 7"
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`PB. §§ 3-1 ihru 3-5, 3-8, 10-13. 25A-2
`Notice To Self—Represented Parties
`A self-represented party is a person who represents himself or herself. Ifyou are a self—
`represented party and you filed an appearance before and you have since changed your address.
`you must let the court and all attorneys and self—represented parties of record know that you have
`changed your address by checking the box below:
`D I am filing this appearance to let the court and all attorneys and self—represented
`parties of record know that I have changed my address. My new address is below. 7-
`Name Of case (Futl name ofPlaintiffvs. Full name of Detendant) ':
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`Instructions ~— See Back/Page 2
`ADA Notice __ See Back/Page 2
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`Return date 7’1
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`Docket number 1'1
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`Address of Court (Number, street, town and zip code)
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`Geographic
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`Session Claims Area number
`Scheduled Court date (Criminal/Motor Vehicle Mailers)
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`Please Enter the Appearance of 37"
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`Name of salt-represented party (See 'Notice to Sell-Represented Parties' at top), or name of official. firm, professional corporation. or individual .Juris number of attorney or firm
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`Telephone number (Area code first)
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`Mailing Address (Number. street) (Notice to attomays ondlaw firms - The address to which papers will be mailed from the Post office box
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`court is the one registered or affiliated with yourjuris number. That address cannot be changed in this term.)
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`State
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`Fax number (Area code first) E-mail address :7:
`Zip code
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`in the case named above for: ("x" one ofthe following partiesf'flifthis is a Family Matters case, also indicate the scope ofyour appearance)
`1:] The Plaintiff (includes the person suing another person).
`D All Plaintiffs.
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`D The following Plaintiff(s) only:
`[:1 The Defendant (includes the person being sued or charged with a crime).
`1:] The Defendant for the purpose of the bail hearing only (in criminal and motor vehicle cases only).
`[:1 All Defendants.
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`D The following Defendantts) only:
`D Other (Special):
`D This is a Family Matters case and my appearance is for: (”x" one or both)
`1:] matters in the Family Division of the Superior'Court
`E] Title lV—D Child Support matters
`Note: If other counsel or a self-represented party has already filed an appearance for the party or parties "x'd" above, put
`[an "x" in box 1 or 2 below:
`1.‘ DJThis appearance is in place of the appearance of the following attorney.
`firm or self-represented party on file (P.B. Sec. 3-8):
`2. 1:] This appearance is in addition to an appearance already on file.
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`I agree to accept papers (service) electronically in this case under Practice Book Section 10-13 D Yes D No
`Signed (Individual attorney or self-represented party)
`Date signed
`Name of person signing at left (Print or type)
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`Certification ‘
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`(Name and JUFIS Number)
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`to all attorneys
`l certify that a copy of this document was mailed or delivered electronically or non—electronically on (date)
`and self—represented parties of record and that written consent for electronic delivery was received from all attorneys and self-represented